Precaution Measures for Power Outage

Written on 10/11/2019
Fisher River


NOTICE:

Band Members are to take Precaution Measures before a Power Outage occurs, cause right now there's several thousand people without Hydro in Manitoba:

Keep essential items in an emergency box and store it where it will be easy to find in the dark:

- candles and matches;
- flashlight and extra batteries;
- portable radio and extra batteries;
- bottled water;
- food that doesn’t require cooking;
- manual can opener;
- blankets;
- spare fuses.

Food storage and cooking:

A full freezer will keep food frozen for about 48 hours. A freezer that is half-full will keep food frozen for about 24 hours.
An unopened refrigerator will keep food cold for about 4 hours.